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About this Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the 4th in a series of posts on safety from outside advocates. These posts focus on safety topics that are important to our partners, our company, and our users. We started with members of our Match Group Advisory Council, but we\u2019ve expanded it to include other important voices in safety. We have asked our guest posters to contribute their expert insights to our Trust and Safety Center to increase awareness among our members and amplify our collaborative work to improve safety both on our platforms and in our greater community.<\/em><\/p>\n

See the Signs of a Healthy Relationship with One Love<\/strong><\/p>\n

Relationships are so central to our lives and who we are, yet we\u2019re taught so little about them. Growing up, we learn that love is a feeling. We see it onscreen in our favorite movies, hear about it in songs, and even see it play out in front of us, but truth be told, these aren\u2019t always the best examples of healthy relationships. The reality is, we\u2019re often left to figure out love on our own.<\/p>\n

At One Love, we help people understand, build, and give language to healthy relationships. We believe Love is Learned and the signs of a healthy and unhealthy relationship can and should be identified from a young age. By learning these important signs, we then are empowered to see an unhealthy relationship in our lives and hopefully avoid abuse.<\/p>\n

While we focus on educating people early to prepare them for their first relationships, the truth is, it\u2019s never too late to see the signs and understand how to have happier, healthier, and safer relationships. As you embark on a new relationship or take the time to reflect on your current one, use the following signs to guide you.<\/p>\n

*Remember, healthy relationships bring out the best in us and make us feel good about ourselves. A healthy relationship does not mean a \u201cperfect\u201d relationship \u2014 no one is healthy 100% of the time \u2014 but the signs below are behaviors we should all strive for in them.<\/p>\n

Comfortable Pace:<\/strong> A relationship should move at a speed that feels enjoyable for each person. In a healthy relationship, you\u2019re not rushed or pressured in a way that makes you feel overwhelmed or uneasy (i.e. like being pushed to make things \u201cofficial\u201d or moving in together before you\u2019re ready).<\/p>\n

Trust:<\/strong> Trust takes believing your partner and respecting their privacy and boundaries in return. When it comes to technology, it\u2019s not okay to demand passwords or to track someone\u2019s location without their consent.<\/p>\n

Honesty:<\/strong> You can be truthful and candid without fearing how the other person will respond. A healthy relationship is one where you can comfortably be yourself at all times and not feel like you\u2019re performing or acting in a way that\u2019s inauthentic.<\/p>\n

Independence:<\/strong> You have the space to be yourself outside of your relationship. That means being able to connect with your friends and family, maintaining your hobbies, and planning needed time for self-care.<\/p>\n

Respect:<\/strong> You value one another\u2019s beliefs and opinions and love one another for who you are as a person. A healthy partner will understand, and most importantly, respect any boundaries you set for yourself, and the relationship.<\/p>\n

Equality:<\/strong> The relationship feels balanced and everyone puts the same effort into the success of the relationship. When you\u2019re a team, both people feel like their needs, wishes, and interests are equally important. It\u2019s totally normal to not always want the same things, and when that happens, you make compromises that you\u2019re both comfortable with.<\/p>\n

Kindness:<\/strong> You are caring and empathetic to one another and provide comfort and support. There\u2019s no way to \u201cmeasure\u201d kindness, since it can take form as both big and small acts, but what\u2019s really important is how you make the other person feel.<\/p>\n

Taking Responsibility:<\/strong> Owning your own actions and words. When you take responsibility for your behaviors, you demonstrate to your partner your willingness to be honest and vulnerable, which in turns encourages your partner to be open and authentic with you.<\/p>\n

Healthy Conflict:<\/strong> Openly and respectfully discussing issues and confronting issues in a non-judgmental way. Remember no relationship will be 100% free of conflict. Having differing opinions or experiences can cause disagreements, but it\u2019s how we resolve conflict that determines the health of our relationships.<\/p>\n

Fun:<\/strong> You enjoy spending time together and bring out the best in one another. Any healthy relationship should feel easy and make you happy. You can let loose, laugh together, and be yourselves! No relationship is 100% perfect, but the good times and good feelings should outweigh the bad.<\/p>\n

If you feel like these signs don\u2019t show up in your relationship as much as you\u2019d like, or you\u2019re worried about a relationship, trust your gut. Go check out One Love\u2019s 10 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship<\/a> to make sure the healthy signs are outweighing the unhealthy ones.<\/p>\n

Need to talk to someone? Get advice and information 24\/7<\/a> from trusted partners. For more ways to learn about love and healthy relationships, visit JoinOneLove.org<\/a> for free resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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